John Bailey took over for Cindy Mease as Williamsport's head indoor track coach this winter and the perennial-power Wildcats showed no signs of weakness. "With Coach Mease leaving, people might have thought things would be a little shaky, but it was a really good season," Williamsport senior standout Michael Lilley said. "Coach Bailey came in and nothing changed. The rules were the same, so were the expectations. "He's just a really awesome coach. Everybody peaked at the right time.

OCT. 18, 1942-JULY 10, 2009 Marjorie Ann "Marge" Gossard, 66, of 18024 Pin Oak Road in Hagerstown, died Friday, July 10, 2009, at her home. Born Oct. 18, 1942, in Hagerstown, Marge was the daughter of John Odell Swadley of Williamsport and the late Thelma Pauline Teets Swadley. She was preceded in death by her husband, Herbert Delany Gossard, in 1989; and one sister, Juanita Bryan. She was a 1960 graduate of South Hagerstown High School. Marge was employed by the Washington County Public Schools at North Hagerstown High School for more than 32 years, retiring in 2006.

With one event left at the Maryland State Track & Field Championships last month in Baltimore, Williamsport coach John Bailey had only one thing on his mind -- that last event, the high jump. What Bailey didn't know was that his girls were in second place in the Class 1A team standings, trailing Western Tech by eight points. He'd find out soon enough. "I don't keep scores as the meets are run. I've never done that," Bailey said. "I'm more intent on watching the kids and seeing how they do, and then seeing how things work out afterwards.

Williamsport has had one of the area's most dominant girls track and field teams since John Bailey took over as head coach three years ago. This spring, the Williamsport girls ran away with the MVAL Antietam Conference, Washington County and Maryland Class 1A West team titles - not that Bailey will accept much of the credit for the success. "You can't just have a good head coach and have a good team," said Bailey, who spent nearly two decades as an assistant coach at Williamsport.

dank@herald-mail.com Washington County Board of Education member Paul W. Bailey is hoping to extend his 40-plus-year career with the school system for another four years. Bailey, 68, a retired school administrator, said he is running for re-election to the School Board because, "I feel we've made some significant inroads in developing education in Washington County. " Bailey said he's especially pleased with student achievement on standardized tests, the numbers of students taking Advanced Placement courses and tests, and the level of community involvement on the numerous school committees.

By DAVE McMILLION Staff Writer HANCOCK - Authorities Tuesday dug up about 254 marijuana plants found growing near the C&O Canal west of Hancock, one of the largest crops of pot ever found in the park that runs along the Potomac River, according to authorities. The plants, between 3 and 8 feet tall, were about three weeks away from maturity, said John Bailey, a U.S. park ranger with the C&O Canal National Historical Park. At maturity, the plants would have been worth about $300,000, Bailey said.

There's no doubt that John Bailey could have achieved a lot more with the Williamsport track and field program. But what he did achieve with the Wildcats was more than enough. Bailey, 47, recently resigned as Williamsport's coach after 25 years with the program. “I had an old coach who once said that if you ever started questioning whether it was time to step away, it probably was time,” he said. “I had some success, and now it's time for some other people to step in and see what they can do. “I bleed blue for Williamsport, and I wish them all the success.

Six of the eight Washington County athletes who left the Maryland State Indoor Track & Field Championships with gold medals last season will be back for more this winter. Five of them -- seniors Michael Lilley, Jesse Buchman, Justin Gardenhour and Jordie Lord and junior Mark Oliver -- compete for perennial power Williamsport. Lilley was the Class 1A champ in the 3,200-meter run and teamed with Buchman, Gardenhour and Oliver to win the 3,200 relay. Lord won a state title in the girls shot put. "We have some great performers, but you have to have a lot of point scorers in track," Williamsport coach John Bailey said.

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There's no doubt that John Bailey could have achieved a lot more with the Williamsport track and field program. But what he did achieve with the Wildcats was more than enough. Bailey, 47, recently resigned as Williamsport's coach after 25 years with the program. “I had an old coach who once said that if you ever started questioning whether it was time to step away, it probably was time,” he said. “I had some success, and now it's time for some other people to step in and see what they can do. “I bleed blue for Williamsport, and I wish them all the success.

John William Bailey Sr., of Hagerstown, died Sunday, Jan. 16, 2011, at home. A memorial service will be Saturday at 11 a.m. at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Leitersburg. Pastor Terry Culler will officiate.

OCT. 18, 1942-JULY 10, 2009 Marjorie Ann "Marge" Gossard, 66, of 18024 Pin Oak Road in Hagerstown, died Friday, July 10, 2009, at her home. Born Oct. 18, 1942, in Hagerstown, Marge was the daughter of John Odell Swadley of Williamsport and the late Thelma Pauline Teets Swadley. She was preceded in death by her husband, Herbert Delany Gossard, in 1989; and one sister, Juanita Bryan. She was a 1960 graduate of South Hagerstown High School. Marge was employed by the Washington County Public Schools at North Hagerstown High School for more than 32 years, retiring in 2006.

John Bailey took over for Cindy Mease as Williamsport's head indoor track coach this winter and the perennial-power Wildcats showed no signs of weakness. "With Coach Mease leaving, people might have thought things would be a little shaky, but it was a really good season," Williamsport senior standout Michael Lilley said. "Coach Bailey came in and nothing changed. The rules were the same, so were the expectations. "He's just a really awesome coach. Everybody peaked at the right time.

Six of the eight Washington County athletes who left the Maryland State Indoor Track & Field Championships with gold medals last season will be back for more this winter. Five of them -- seniors Michael Lilley, Jesse Buchman, Justin Gardenhour and Jordie Lord and junior Mark Oliver -- compete for perennial power Williamsport. Lilley was the Class 1A champ in the 3,200-meter run and teamed with Buchman, Gardenhour and Oliver to win the 3,200 relay. Lord won a state title in the girls shot put. "We have some great performers, but you have to have a lot of point scorers in track," Williamsport coach John Bailey said.

With one event left at the Maryland State Track & Field Championships last month in Baltimore, Williamsport coach John Bailey had only one thing on his mind -- that last event, the high jump. What Bailey didn't know was that his girls were in second place in the Class 1A team standings, trailing Western Tech by eight points. He'd find out soon enough. "I don't keep scores as the meets are run. I've never done that," Bailey said. "I'm more intent on watching the kids and seeing how they do, and then seeing how things work out afterwards.

Williamsport has had one of the area's most dominant girls track and field teams since John Bailey took over as head coach three years ago. This spring, the Williamsport girls ran away with the MVAL Antietam Conference, Washington County and Maryland Class 1A West team titles - not that Bailey will accept much of the credit for the success. "You can't just have a good head coach and have a good team," said Bailey, who spent nearly two decades as an assistant coach at Williamsport.